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CY08 DFO

2008 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,615 mi
Last recorded87,615 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma44,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 DFO
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 87,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 May 2017 87,613 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 79,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 79,255 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,295 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 69,245 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,466 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,335 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,151 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,081 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Tacuma?

Based on 87,419 MOT tests across 7,629 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
5,740
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
7,629
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,161
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,705
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,545
Registration plate lamp not working 1,487
position lamp(s) not working 1,483
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CY08 DFO is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 44,142 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Tacuma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CY08 DFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Tacuma typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CY08 DFO is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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